In a recent appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” legendary football coach Nick Saban expressed strong support for Ohio State as they prepare to face Tennessee in the College Football Playoff. Saban emphasized that the Buckeyes have a significant opportunity to secure the national championship and urged their fan base to rally behind the team. He criticized the negative commentary surrounding Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, especially following a narrow loss to Michigan, and advised fans to cease such negativity. Saban stated, “They have an opportunity to win the national championship. Everybody ought to be supporting the hell out of them so that they have the best opportunity to do it and quit all this negative bulls-t.”
Saban also addressed the impact of social media criticism on players and coaches, advising them to disregard online negativity and concentrate on their performance. He remarked, “I used to tell the players all the time: Why do you care about what some …
Meanwhile, former Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard offered a different perspective on Ryan Day’s tenure. Howard suggested that, given the talent at Ohio State, the team’s record could be more impressive and highlighted struggles against top-tier opponents. He noted, “That’s because the 10 [ … .”
Despite the criticism, under Day’s leadership, Ohio State has consistently ranked in the AP poll’s top 10 and previously reached the national championship game in … , where they were defeated by Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide.
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